A Minnesota day care center on Wednesday said they’ve faced “extreme vandalism” after Nick Shirley’s viral YouTube video shared allegations of fraud. Employees of Nokomis DayCare Center in Minneapolis told police they were broken into on Tuesday morning after Shirley claimed they were using public funding for a … Minnesota day care center reports ‘extensive vandalism,’ blames YouTube videoRead more
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Colorado lawmaker claims Trump’s veto of safe drinking water bill is retaliation
Lauren Boebert, who pushed for Epstein files release, points to bill’s unanimous passage through US House and Senate Republican representative Lauren Boebert has fired back at Donald Trump for vetoing a bill that would have funded a drinking water project in her Colorado district, implying the president was … Colorado lawmaker claims Trump’s veto of safe drinking water bill is retaliationRead more
Trump will drop push for National Guard deployments in Chicago, LA and Portland, Ore.
Courts blocked troops from deploying in Chicago and Portland, Ore., and the Los Angeles deployment effectively ended after a judge blocked it earlier this month. (Image credit: Etienne Laurent)
Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year
The Washington Monument will transform on New Year’s Eve into the “world’s tallest birthday candle in honor of our Nation’s 250th birthday,” according to the national Freedom 250 organization. The monument will be illuminated with projections depicting America’s history, focusing on the American founding and its future, starting … Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th yearRead more
Adams reads his ‘greatest hits’ quotes from coffee mug in farewell tribute as NYC mayor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams took to social media Wednesday to share a unique farewell tribute on his final day in office, reading some of his “go-to quotes” off a coffee mug. “Mayor Adams’ greatest hits, you know,” he said while waving around an inscribed cup gifted … Adams reads his ‘greatest hits’ quotes from coffee mug in farewell tribute as NYC mayorRead more
The 2026 ‘tax revolt’
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Greene backs ‘tax revolt’ by frustrated Trump voters Outgoing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) backed a “tax revolt” among supporters of President Trump on Wednesday. © Greg Nash “Almost … The 2026 ‘tax revolt’Read more
Court allows Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts in multiple states
A panel of federal judges on Tuesday lifted a ruling blocking Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood in multiple states. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a hold on an order from District Judge Indira Talwani that had prevented a law removing funds from Planned Parenthood … Court allows Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts in multiple statesRead more
Roberts avoids clashes with Trump in end-of-year judiciary report
Chief Justice John Roberts used his previous two annual reports to condemn politicians for intimidating judges and warn about artificial intelligence. This year, Roberts steered clear of current affairs. His 2025 Year End Report on the Judiciary, released Wednesday evening, makes no mention of the tensions that have grown in the judiciary over the Supreme Court’s emergency decisions implicating President Trump’s … Roberts avoids clashes with Trump in end-of-year judiciary report Read more
Jack Smith told House committee he had ‘proof beyond reasonable doubt’ in cases against Trump
Ex-special counsel testified in front of judiciary committee about aborted federal prosecution of Donald Trump Jack Smith, the former justice department special counsel who led the aborted federal prosecution of Donald Trump, told a congressional committee that he never spoke to Joe Biden about his cases, according to … Jack Smith told House committee he had ‘proof beyond reasonable doubt’ in cases against TrumpRead more
Dem governor-elect taps Crockett’s former ‘chief brand strategist’ for top DEI role
FIRST ON FOX: Soon-to-be Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger has tapped the former “chief brand strategist” for Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, to serve in the state’s top diversity, equity and inclusion role. In a Tuesday statement, Spanberger, who takes office on Jan. 17, announced she is appointing Dr. … Dem governor-elect taps Crockett’s former ‘chief brand strategist’ for top DEI roleRead more
Strike on ‘narco-trafficking’ boat convoy kills 3; Coast Guard notified
The U.S. military conducted strikes against a convoy of alleged drug-trafficking boats in the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) area of responsibility, killing three “narco-terrorists” and leaving multiple survivors after others jumped overboard. The U.S. military targeted three purported drug-smuggling vessels on Tuesday, which were operated by a designated … Strike on ‘narco-trafficking’ boat convoy kills 3; Coast Guard notifiedRead more
Tom Steyer: ‘We need single-payer health care’
Billionaire and California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer (D) on Tuesday said the United States needs a single-payer health care system. “Bernie Sanders was right. We need single-payer health care,” Steyer said in a video shared on social media. “In 2019, I didn’t think we needed single-payer health care.” … Tom Steyer: ‘We need single-payer health care’Read more
Judge tosses racketeering charges against ‘Cop City’ protesters
A Georgia judge on Tuesday dismissed dozens of racketeering charges against protestors who rallied in 2022 and 2023 against a planned $115 million police and firefighter training site in Atlanta dubbed “Cop City.” Fulton County Judge Kevin Farmer determined that Republican Attorney General Chris Carr’s charges against demonstrators … Judge tosses racketeering charges against ‘Cop City’ protestersRead more
ICE plans $100m yearlong ‘wartime recruitment’ media blitz to attract new agents
Campaign will target rightwing ideologues to fill ranks to meet Trump deportation goals in 2026 US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly planned a $100m, one-year media blitz for what it’s calling “wartime recruitment”, targeting conservative radio show listeners, gun rights aficionados, military affairs followers and men’s … ICE plans $100m yearlong ‘wartime recruitment’ media blitz to attract new agentsRead more
Trump administration reportedly freezes all childcare payments to all states
Trump official says funds will be released ‘only when states prove they are being spent legitimately’ The Department of Health and Human Services is freezing all childcare payments to all states, an official for Donald Trump’s administration told ABC News in a report published Wednesday, just hours after … Trump administration reportedly freezes all childcare payments to all statesRead more
Trump backs away from deploying national guard in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland
Decision comes after DoJ stopped contesting California court’s ruling to return control of guard to state’s governor Donald Trump has staged a sudden climbdown from his attempts to impose federal troops in law enforcement roles on Democratic-run cities, announcing on Wednesday that he was ending attempted deployments from … Trump backs away from deploying national guard in Los Angeles, Chicago and PortlandRead more
Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson’s
Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson’s specialist to get in touch.
Trump says he is withdrawing National Guard troops from some US cities
It comes after the Supreme Court ruled against his use of troops for domestic law enforcement.
Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland, for now
The National Guard will be removed from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, for now, following efforts to reduce crime in those Democratic-run cities, but it was “only a question of time” when troops will return, President Donald Trump said Wednesday after a series of legal setbacks. “We are … Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland, for nowRead more
Jack Smith deposition reveals plans for trial, possible charges against co-conspirators
Former special counsel Jack Smith was still contemplating whether to charge President Trump’s co-conspirators in the Jan. 6, 2021, case when the president won the election, he revealed to the House in a closed-door deposition released Wednesday. Smith also told investigators he was preparing to rely on a … Jack Smith deposition reveals plans for trial, possible charges against co-conspiratorsRead more
Chicago mayor: Trump has failed to provide ‘hope for working people’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) on Tuesday slammed President Trump for not providing “hope” to working people in the Windy City or across the country. “We know that this president has failed in every single aspect to provide real opportunities and hope for working people. Whether it’s, you … Chicago mayor: Trump has failed to provide ‘hope for working people’Read more
Trump administration ramps up sanctions targeting Venezuela oil trade
President Trump’s administration is ramping up pressure against Venezuela’s oil trade, sanctioning four companies operating in the country’s oil industry, along with four tankers connected to the firms. The Treasury Department on Wednesday said it slapped sanctions on four companies with ties to Caracas’ oil sector: Aries Global … Trump administration ramps up sanctions targeting Venezuela oil tradeRead more
Trump just vetoed 2 bills that had passed Congress with broad bipartisan support
President Trump issues his first vetoes of his second term.
Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.
Housing, Europe ties, economy… what Canadians are hopeful for in 2026
The BBC spoke to people in Toronto and Montreal to find out what they’re optimistic about heading into the new year.
Crystals and LEDs: a look at the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball
The ‘Constellation Ball’ will drop to ring in 2026 for New York City.
Trump media firm to issue new cryptocurrency to shareholders
The digital token will add to the Trump family’s crypto ventures, which have brought in millions of dollars and raised questions on conflicts of interest.
Congress releases Jack Smith’s testimony about Trump prosecutions
The former US Special Counsel faced questions about his two defunct criminal investigations into President Donald Trump.
Treasury targets oil traders, tankers accused of helping Maduro evade U.S. sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Wednesday sanctioned four companies operating in Venezuela’s oil sector and identified four oil tankers as blocked property, saying the move targets oil traders involved in alleged sanctions-evasion that helps finance Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Treasury said the vessels, some described as part … Treasury targets oil traders, tankers accused of helping Maduro evade U.S. sanctionsRead more